Brandon McCoy Jr. carried off court after apparent knee injury
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Brandon McCoy Jr., a five-star freshman for Michigan basketball, sustained an apparent right knee injury during the team's final game in Croatia against Mega Superbet. The incident occurred just one minute into the game as McCoy slipped and fell while making a fast break. After remaining on the ground for several moments, medical staff and teammates assisted him off the court, and he was unable to bear weight on his leg. McCoy, a highly regarded recruit, had been a key player during the team's overseas trip, averaging 14.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in Lithuania. His status for the upcoming season is uncertain pending medical evaluation.
- •Brandon McCoy Jr. injured in the first minute of the game.
- •Medical staff and teammates assisted McCoy off the court.
- •McCoy averaged 14.5 points in earlier games in Lithuania.
- •Injury adds to Michigan's injury concerns during the overseas trip.
- •McCoy is a five-star recruit and McDonald's All-American.
- 11:53 PMESPN NCAAM — 5-star G McCoy's injury mars U-M's exhibition win
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan five-star freshman carried off court seconds into exhibition game
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan basketball freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. carried off court
"Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy, a five-star prospect, was carried off the court after suffering an injury in an exhibition win in Croatia on Thursday.
"Michigan five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. was carried off the court just 20 seconds into the Wolverines’ final European exhibition.
"The five-star McDonald's All-American freshman had to be carried off the court after he suffered an apparent injury to his right knee.
Sources
External links- ESPN NCAAMAug 27, 2026, 11:53 PM5-star G McCoy's injury mars U-M's exhibition win
Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy, a five-star prospect, was carried off the court after suffering an injury in an exhibition win in Croatia on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:40 PMMichigan five-star freshman carried off court seconds into exhibition game
Michigan five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. was carried off the court just 20 seconds into the Wolverines’ final European exhibition.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:04 PMMichigan basketball freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. carried off court
The five-star McDonald's All-American freshman had to be carried off the court after he suffered an apparent injury to his right knee.
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